Missouri Election Officials Ward Off Ghosts of Elections Past

ST. LOUIS, MO - Experts say conditions in Missouri are ripe for election-night debacles, but polling organizers say they are as prepared as ever.

A report by The Century Foundation predicts that Missouri is among a few other states that could face long lines and confusion.

The nonpartisan election research group believes the elimination of straight-ticket voting could make for some confusion and clogged lines at the polls. So could the voter ID law passed by the legislature, then overturned.

St. Louis Republican elections director Scott Liendecker says training is key, and he believes the city and Missouri are ready.

The voting process in St. Louis has been scrutinized since 2000, when both Democrats and Republicans claimed wrongdoing by the other side.

The Batesville Motor Speedway is expected to be full this weekend with the Topless 100. (Source: KAIT)

A car race that has been in Batesville for a quarter-century has revved not only the engines at the raceway but also the proverbial economic engine in the area, the owner of the Batesville Motor Speedway said Thursday.

A car race that has been in Batesville for a quarter-century has revved not only the engines at the raceway but also the proverbial economic engine in the area, the owner of the Batesville Motor Speedway said Thursday.

A gunman opened fire at a GOP legislator and staff baseball practice in Alexandria, VA on June 14. House Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, two staffers were injured, as well as two Capitol Police officers.

A gunman opened fire at a GOP legislator and staff baseball practice in Alexandria, VA on June 14. House Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, two staffers were injured, as well as two Capitol Police officers.